USING MY VOICE

Looking back in order to look forward after a stroke

In May 2019, I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery when I had an unexpected stroke. As I continue to recover and learn to live with the challenges of aphasia and apraxia, I will share my story which usually requires me to look back at what happened so I can move forward. It is my hope that by sharing my experiences I can help other stroke survivors and their care partners and help them not only survive but THRIVE.

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Cheryl

Oct 154 min read

Self Esteem Tuesday (UBC day 15). The essence of me…. I am still Cheryl

I am including this post on a Self Esteem Tuesday because it shares my experiences related to how recognizing the importance of being...

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Cheryl

Oct 141 min read

Aphasia Moments - UBC day 14

On Mondays I share one of my aphasia moments podcasts. Today I share one of the least watched video podcast. It also just happens to...

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Cheryl

Oct 132 min read

Self Talk Sunday (UBC day 13)

As you recall, if you’re following my blog during the month of October for the Ultimate Blog Challenge, that Sundays are for positive...

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Cheryl

Oct 121 min read

Self Care Saturday (UBC day 12)

Until next time…..

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Cheryl

Oct 111 min read

Free Write Friday (UBC day 11)

Set my timer for 20 minutes and just write…..here is what I wrote. No offense…… Two times yesterday someone said “no offense” in regards...

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Cheryl

Oct 102 min read

Thankful Thursday (UBC day 10)

I am thankful for many things. If you’ve been reading lately, you know that my father went to the Emergency Room last week. I came home...

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Cheryl

Oct 92 min read

Wordless Wednesday (UBC 9)

About two years ago, a read a blog about volunteer opportunities online. Since it was just after we emerged from our Covid chaos and I...

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Cheryl

Oct 811 min read

Self esteem Tuesday - (UBC day 8)

For years, I've studied and researched the affect that self esteem has on learning. (In case you don't already know, I have my masters...

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Cheryl

Oct 71 min read

Aphasia Moments Monday - UBC day 7

This year I started doing a podcast on YouTube called Aphasia Moments. It's where I document some of my experiences of communication...

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Cheryl

Oct 61 min read

Self talk Sunday (UBC day 6)

Through mental health therapy after the stroke, I was reminded to "talk to myself as I would a friend". That seemed ridiculous to me at...

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Cheryl

Oct 52 min read

Self Care Saturday (UBC day 5)

By now, everyone has probably heard how important self care is to health and wellness. The general definition of self care is about...

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Cheryl

Oct 42 min read

Free Write Friday (UBC day 4)

Set timer for 20 minutes. Write whatever comes to mind. Here goes… Getting ready to go see my dad in the hospital. Today he is supposed...

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Cheryl

Oct 32 min read

Thankful Thursday (UBC day 3)

I had intended to write a generic post about how being thankful can assist in recovery after a trauma, such as a stroke. But if you read...

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Cheryl

Oct 31 min read

Wordless Wednesday (UBC day 2)

Today

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The importance of a challenge (UBC day 1)

Cheryl

Oct 13 min read

The importance of a challenge (UBC day 1)

The Ultimate Blog Challenge is a challenge for bloggers who want to improve their site, be more consistent with their posts, and increase...

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Cheryl

Sep 63 min read

Your registration has been denied….

Dear Cheryl Thank you so much for your interest in participating in the Speech Accessibility Project. Unfortunately, you do not meet the...

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Cheryl

Aug 16 min read

ADA - Am I disabled?

I have been trying to write this post for about a month now. Since July is National Disability Pride Month (who knew?...

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Cheryl

May 121 min read

Happy Anniversary to ME !

Mother's Day 2019 (05/12/19) to today, Mother's Day (05/12/2024)......... 5 years, many experiences, many lessons, many blessings!

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Cryogenic or Perioperative, does it matter?

Cheryl

May 113 min read

Cryogenic or Perioperative, does it matter?

As the 5th anniversary of the day I had a stroke looms, I find myself thinking about the stroke, my experience at the hospital and the...

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Cheryl

Apr 84 min read

Flowing….. so far, so good!

“You don’t always need to plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens. “ Mandy Hale I believe, what...

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